Historical eventMarch 28193

Praetorian Guard

The Praetorian Guard assassinated Roman emperor Pertinax (bust pictured) and sold the imperial office in an auction to Didius Julianus.

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When
Wednesday, March 28 1931833 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
2nd century · 190s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates before 15 October 1582 are in the Julian calendar, so the weekday shown follows the Julian reckoning of the time.

At a glance

Dates: From 193.

What happened

The Praetorian Guard assassinated Roman emperor Pertinax (bust pictured) and sold the imperial office in an auction to Didius Julianus.

March 28 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  4. 1999Kosovo War
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  7. 20052005 Nias–Simeulue earthquake
  8. 20062006 youth protests in France
  9. 20152015 Makka al-Mukarama hotel attack
  10. 2020Uusimaa
  11. 20252025 Myanmar earthquake

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When did Praetorian Guard happen?

March 28 193 — 1833 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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